Blandford: Garrison welfare support

The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your efare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Tel 0743 631 8137.

Email: BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk.

For Contact House Enquiries: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk.

BGSU Padre - Revd Carl Stokes 

Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - Tel 0743 631 7952
Asst Unit Welfare Officer - Tel 0743 631 8332
Unit Welfare Officer - Tel 0743 631 8050

Email: DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare@mod.gov.uk 

11 Sigs Padre - Rev Caroline Rogers 

Caroline.Rogers118@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison welfare team

The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 

Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402240 or 01929 402239

Email: CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or 

Scott.forrester852@mod.gov.uk 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282

Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: The Scottish Veterans Fund has re-opened for applications - applications close Friday 20th November

The Scottish Veteran's Commissioner:

I'm pleased to share that the small grants stream of the Scottish Government's Scottish Veterans Fund has re-opened for applications.

A total of £100,000 is available for the next financial year, with organisations able to bid for up to £10,000 for one year projects that:
✅ support veterans and their families in Scotland
✅ support serving families alongside the veterans community

Applications are now open and close on Friday 20th November 2026.

For more information and to apply 👉 Government grants service

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Government launch National Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway

The Scottish Government have today announced that Military veterans will be able to access timely and consistent help for their mental health and wellbeing regardless of their location in Scotland, following the roll-out of a national package of wrap-around support.

The new National Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway, which will be delivered by Combat Stress, Help For Heroes Hidden Wounds Service and DMWS, working in partnership with local health boards,will give armed forces veterans the chance to access a range of services, including psychological therapies, health care and peer support tailored to their individual need.

The services provided through the Pathway seek to address gaps in mental health support identified by veterans and will complement existing services already provided by NHS Boards – such as acute mental health care.

To read the announcement in full 👉 https://www.gov.scot/news/supporting-armed-forces-veterans

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Lichfield: BFBS Cinemas Showings - DMS Whittington 11-20 October

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Colchester: Garrison Community Open Evening 8th Oct

Reminder of tonights event at the CESSAC Cafe & Community Hall 1700 - 2000hrs

Information provided by East HIVE Hub

 

Colchester: East HIVE Hub closure

Information provided by East HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Bonfire Night Wednesday 4th November FREE Community Event

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There will be no parking available in the areas of Adams Close, Earlshall Rd or any areas in the vicinity. The closest parking area will be in the car park near the Community Centre and Bright Horizons Nursery.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families

To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE

An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for one year (excluding Special Event days). Every admission ticket purchased (including Behind the Scenes, Special Event and Experience Days) automatically comes with an Annual Pass, excluding complimentary and group tickets. Your Annual Pass is non-transferable, and you will be asked for photo ID when returning using your Annual Pass.

Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry

Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks Tickets are available for military personnel and service families living or working at Bovington 

For personnel & families at Lulworth camp, Tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom

1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum. 

Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.

Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Leuchars Station: What's on in the Community Centre at Leuchars

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Contact the HIVE for more information: RC-Pers-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE